Random Ethan Images and Update

Ethan is pictured here modeling his snazzy bath robe. Please to notice the lovely alligator. His Auntie bought him this and it was a pleasant surprise for Mommy, especially since it matches his alligator hooded towel. I like to think this is his bachelor "Smoking Jacket." Just needs a bubble pipe now and some fine "champag-nyah" a la the Continental (a role Christopher Walken played a few times on SNL). Go google it. I will wait. It is hilarious. Love me that Walken.



This is Ethan inserting his toy elephant into his mouth. Mmm... Elephant tastes like... chicken?



See? This picture above is proof positive that I am not the only one who loves Ethan's little piggies. He is quite taken with them as well. Quite.

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Goodness... has it really been THAT long since I last posted anything on this blog? Being a Mommy certainly is all-consuming! I don't know how some people manage, especially anyone with more than one child. What is your secret anyway?

Ethan is coming up to his 6-month birthday on June 30th. Time to schedule a round of pictures. He will also have to go to the pediatrician for his favorite activity... SHOTS! And guess what? Silly Mommy was not using the half of a brain she actually has left and scheduled shots for the day before the Fourth of July... He has been crabby and tired for a day or two following his previous shots. Ugh. Hopefully this time will somehow be magically different. I can hope, right?

He can sit unassisted for a few moments and loves... LOVES... to stand. He doesn't need much support, either. He has recently started getting on his hands and knees and rocking back and forth. Oh my gosh... he could start crawling any day now. My little boy!!! Where does the time go? Didn't I just give birth to him???

He is also a charmer, too. He absolutely melts all the ladies with that winsome smile and huge eyes of his. Future Ladykiller... I just know it.

Grandpa bought Ethan a....

Harley Davidson!

Doesn't he look adorable on it? Now he just needs to get some chaps...

Birdhaven Greenhouse

Today, Ethan and I decided to go to the Birdhaven Greenhouse in Joliet. It was a beautiful day for it!

Since Ethan was asleep when we first got there, we went for a walk in the woods.

Ethan woke up so we headed back to the Greenhouse. He really enjoyed looking at all the plants and see the koi ponds and the waterfall.


Ethan still cannot sit unassisted, so I was thrilled that he remained upright on the bench for some pictures with the flowers.

Hi from the high chair!

The Wonderful Life of Mr. Green

Cleanliness is next to kitty-ness! That is why Ethan starts his days with a cat bath courtesy of Akasha. Exfoliation is important for babies!

Ethan loves to listen to Mommy's ever-so-funny jokes. He thinks that Mommy is a laugh riot!

Naps are an important part of the day, too!

Ethan also likes to play with Daddy. Here they are acting out "Hop on Pop."

Finally, Mr. Green loves to unwind at the end of a hard day and lose himself in a good book!

3 Month Update

So, Ethan officially turned 3 months old at the beginning of this week and one gift that the Gods bestowed upon him was his first cold. Huzzah! The poor little guy is sneezing and congested, but he is already learning some very good values, such as sharing. Now, Mommy and Daddy are sick, too!

Ethan picked out a really cute elephant humidifier for his room while we were at Target today. They had a cute red dragon one that I fell in love with, but Ethan wants what he wants. It was a tie between the elephant and the frog.

We also had some 3-month pictures done at Sears this past Tuesday and spent too much on pictures, but... What are you going to do, right? My Mom was with me and said, "He is only three months old now and there are more pictures for the future," as a way of cautioning me not to spend so much and get so many.... but I took from that utterance that he will only be this age once, so I used that as mental justification for the cost.

He has been sleeping through the night since Spring began (another gift from the Gods!) and that has been a blessing. His crying is also so much better... It is nice to see him have a good time and be happy.

Chatty Baby

Today Ethan turned 12 weeks old and he had to get on the phone to call all his friends and let them know.